[Bcna-announce] Clark 5K is September 27th!

[Chris Gensic]

> Dear Belmont/Carlton neighbors,
> 
> Clark Elementary School is proud to announce that its 3rd
> annual Clark 
> Super Achiever 5K Run/Walk to benefit some very special
> programs for its 
> students will take place this year on Saturday, September
> 27th, 8:00 am 
> at Clark School, 1000 Belmont Ave. (check-in and
> registration begins at 
> 7 am).
> 
> A printable registration form (as well as an enlarged Clark
> 5K course 
> map) are at the following link:
> 
> www.ceof.org
> 
> then, click on Clark Super Achiever 5K Run/Walk.
> 
> PRE-REGISTER, AND SAVE! Register before 9/27, and fee is
> $20; day-of 
> registration is $25.
> 
> IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF A HOUSEHOLD WHERE A CURRENT CLARK
> STUDENT LIVES, 
> YOU CAN GET A SPECIAL REGISTRATION RATE: REGISTER UP TO
> FOUR FAMILY 
> MEMBERS FOR $25!
> 
> The goal of the Clark 5K is to raise funds for Fourth
> Grader 
> Scholarships and Classroom Grants. Both of these programs
> endeavor to 
> support Clark's goals of setting high expectations for
> all students, and 
> to help our creative, talented teachers actualize ideas for
> academic and 
> cultural enrichment within Clark's school community.
> 
> LOOK WHAT YOUR SUPPORT OF CLARK SCHOOL HAS ACCOMPLISHED!!
> In its first 
> year (2006), the Clark 5K had over 200 registered
> participants, and 
> netted $4800. Last year, in 2007, the race grew by about
> 25% on 
> participation, and cleared $6200. Over three years, over
> $14,000 total 
> has been raised (net) by the Clark 5K and other
> fundraisers; this money 
> has funded 14 student scholarships, and over a dozen
> Classroom Grants.
> 
> We hope to grow the event this year, and hope that you can
> help!
> 
> Please, encourage your family, friends, co-workers and
> neighbors to come 
> out and join us for the Clark 5K on 9/27. The Clark 5K has
> developed a 
> reputation for being an event where the most competitive
> runners to 
> someone just interested in a stroll through Belmont/Carlton
> on an early 
> autumn day (and everyone in between) will have a great
> time, while 
> benefiting a great cause.
> 
> 
> If you have a family member, friend or neighbor who's
> not much into 
> running or walking the Clark 5K, please ask them if they
> are interested 
> in volunteering on race day. Volunteers get, along with our
> unending 
> gratitude, delicious free coffee from La Taza Coffeehouse,
> and may 
> partake of our refreshment spread after the race along with
> our racers.
> 
> Please pass along this number to anyone you know
> (individuals or groups) 
> who may be interested in volunteering:
> 
> Traci Martin, Clark 5K 2008 Volunteer Coordinator
> (434) 249-5345
> Traci.Martin at ccs.k12.va.us
> 
> Here's some info on the Clark 2008 5K that may interest
> you:
> 
>     * all proceeds from the Clark 5K go to a special fund
> established at
>       the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation called
> the Clark
>       Educational Opportunity Fund. CEOF is used to fund
> Clark's Fourth
>       Grader Scholarships (which provide direct grants to
> kids for
>       educational use or college savings) and Classroom
> Grants, which
>       offset costs of classroom enrichment projects,
> special field
>       trips, etc.
>     * we make a major effort to keep our expenses down for
> the race, and
>       raise money from sponsors, so that as much of the
> race's proceeds
>       as possible can go to CEOF and provide direct aid to
> Clark's kids.
>       Extra donations are greatly appreciated (thanks!) and
> help make
>       our proceeds go even further
>     * top finishers of the Clark 5K in most age groups will
> receive
>       prizes from Ragged Mountain Running Shop
>     * grab bag prizes will be available; mostly gift
> certificates from
>       area businesses. All registered runners/walkers who
> stay for the
>       awards ceremony after the race are eligible for grab
> bag prizes.
>     * parking on race day will be available at Belmont
> Baptist Church,
>       Hinton Ave. Methodist Church, Virginia Industries for
> the Blind,
>       MAS/Ashtanga Yoga, and WE Brown; typically, there is
> ample street
>       parking throughout Belmont near Clark School. We will
> try to keep
>       car traffic to a minimum in front of Clark on Belmont
> Ave.
>       starting at about 7:15 am on 9/27 in preparation for
> the race start.
>     * the Clark 5K will happen rain or shine.